Category: Equipment Reviews

The Cabela’s Covenant AR 1-8×24 scope is an inexpensive LPVO. It comes with a cantilever mount that should let you mount it a bit further forward on a receiver, like you need to do on most AR’s or other flat top sporting rifles. The Good: The Bad: What can you use it for? As a…

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On a recent long weekend, I used 40 out of the 60Ah in my popup camper battery in a 3 day timespan. I’d like a bit more staying power, so I picked up a Renogy 100 watt, 12v solar panel kit (though mine came with brackets). It should allow me to stay on longer trips…

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The Fenix PD35 v 3.0 is an impressive flashlight that is packed with features that make it a top-performing option in its category. With a maximum output of 1700 lumens, it can produce a beam that can reach up to 1171 feet, which is quite impressive for a flashlight of this size. One of the…

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The Nitecore MH40S is a long distance flashlight that comes with an interesting wireless remote that can be used on a rifle as an activation switch. Nitecore sent me this flashlight for review. Wireless Remote I’ve used some flashlights that had wired remote activation paddles or switches, but never ones that were wireless. The wireless…

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The Nitecore NC10000 is a 10000 mAh USB battery bank that uses 2 5000mAh 21700 batteries instead of pouch cells like their NB10000. Nitecore bills this as a highland appropriate USB power bank, likely because the 21700 battery cells and the enclosure do a better job of keeping the bank from swelling at higher altitudes.…

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The Nitecore NU25 Gen1 (review here) is a well-liked ultralight hiking headlamp. The Gen 2 version bumps up the specs, build quality, and goes USB-C. NU25 vs NU25UL The difference between the two is a few grams saved in exchange for a more comfortable front strap and quick release buckle. 9 grams saved, which is…

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